T&T drops 13 places in 2026 Press Freedom Index

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May 1, 2026

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T&T drops 13 places in 2026 Press Freedom Index

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KEJAN HAYNES

Trinidad and Tobago has fallen 13 places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released yesterday by Reporters Without Borders, despite maintaining what the report describes as a “good record” and a “vibrant media landscape.”

The country is now ranked 32nd out of 180 countries, down from 19th in 2025.

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